Deadline: Emory Entrepreneur Awards

Recognizing Innovative Alumni

The Emory Entrepreneur Awards were created by alumni volunteers who were passionate about spotlighting successful products and ventures driven by Emory alumni. Annually, the Emory Entrepreneur Network selects alumni who founded businesses that have achieved significant growth in discovery, profit, or influence in a range of industries.

Applications for the 2026 Emory Entrepreneur Awards are now open! We’re seeking nominations that celebrate alumni who are driving innovation across industries—from technology and finance to social enterprise and real estate. Whether you’ve launched a startup, led transformative work within an organization, or are making an impact in your field, we encourage you to apply or nominate another exceptional Emory alum. Submissions will close on Friday, October 31. Apply today and help us spotlight the next generation of Emory innovators.

🏆 Award Categories:

• Business to Business
• Business to Consumer
• Emerging Entrepreneur
• Entrepreneur Adviser (Board Member and/or Mentor to Entrepreneurs)
• Healthcare
• Media & Entertainment
• Social Enterprise
• Student Entrepreneur
• Technology
• Venture Capitalist
• Real Estate

✅ Awardee Requirements:

• Founding Team: Emory University alumnus/a must be a founding member of the company described. (Not required for Adviser or Venture Capitalist categories.)
• Revenue: Company must have $1M+ in annual revenue for at least three fiscal years. (Excludes Adviser, Emerging, Social Enterprise, Student, and Venture Capitalist categories.)

Applications are open until October 31.